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Revived Greyhound Hub Brings New Life to Philly Bus Travel

April 30, 2026

Philly’s old Greyhound stop at 10th and Filbert Streets is set to open its doors Friday after a three‑year pause, welcoming the first FlixBus from Richmond at 12:20 a. m. The revamped terminal now houses 189 chairs for passengers to escape the weather, replacing the earlier curbside spots on Spring

crime

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft

April 30, 2026

Lester T. Jones Jr. , once a senior finance officer for the Atlanta Hawks, was sentenced to three years and five months behind bars after stealing roughly $3. 7 million from the team. The money was siphoned through false expense claims and personal use of corporate credit cards, according to fede

sports

When baseball gets rained out – here’s what happened to the Astros vs. Orioles matchup

April 30, 2026

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles had their planned midweek game scrubbed after heavy rain forced officials to tuck away the field tarp and cancel the event roughly four hours before first pitch. Weather reports showed storms lingering through the afternoon, so managers decided it was safer—a

crime

Former Hawks finance boss got prison for fun–and fraud

April 30, 2026

Lester T. Jones Jr. once held a fancy title: senior vice president of finance for the Atlanta Hawks. His real job was to manage corporate credit cards and handle expense reports. Between March 2016 and June 2025, he had full access to team money. Instead of sticking to basics, Jones turned the franc

politics

A Health Secretary's Vaccine Changes Face Legal Hurdles

April 30, 2026

In early 2024, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , pushed for major changes to childhood vaccine policies. The plan aimed to reduce the standard vaccine schedule from 16 to 11 shots and lower recommendations for diseases like hepatitis A and rotavirus. B

finance

Global Markets React to Oil Surge and Mixed Stock Movements

April 29, 2026

Markets around the world showed a split picture today. While most major stock indices moved only slightly, oil prices jumped over three percent, driven by worries about the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz. In the United States, futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jon

sports

Draft Picks That Could Turn a Team Around

April 29, 2026

The NFL draft is always a gamble, but some teams seem to have found the right mix of talent and need. After a season that left many franchises scrambling, these five teams are poised to climb from the bottom of their divisions by turning new players into key contributors. Tampa Bay found a missing

politics

US Passport to Show Trump’s Face for 250‑Year Celebration

April 29, 2026

The U. S. State Department is preparing a small batch of special passports for the country’s 250th birthday. The new design will include a portrait of President Donald Trump, making him the first living president ever to appear on a U. S. passport. The idea has been in discussion for months and was

politics

All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

April 27, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

entertainment

Celebrity Highlights at 2026 Festival Line‑ups

April 27, 2026

The year’s biggest cultural events drew a star‑packed crowd, from film premieres to music festivals. At the “Michael” opening night, actors like Nia Long and Meagan Good mingled with music icons Usher and Chance the Rapper, creating a buzz that spread through social media. The Black Effect Pod

Revived Greyhound Hub Brings New Life to Philly Bus Travel

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft

When baseball gets rained out – here’s what happened to the Astros vs. Orioles matchup

Former Hawks finance boss got prison for fun–and fraud

A Health Secretary's Vaccine Changes Face Legal Hurdles

Global Markets React to Oil Surge and Mixed Stock Movements

Draft Picks That Could Turn a Team Around

US Passport to Show Trump’s Face for 250‑Year Celebration

All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

Celebrity Highlights at 2026 Festival Line‑ups

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft